Dr. Gerald Robotnik, the man who created me, told me that life was a cycle, which all living things must eventually die. I gave myself up for dead when I found out about what happened to Maria. That was why I swore to take revenge on humanity, that was why I deftly tricked that fool and that bat-girl into getting the Chaos Emeralds for me, knowing well what those stones would do, and that was why the Space Colony ARK was on a collision course with Earth. But, when Amy Rose spoke to me about the true nature of humans, it showed me I had much to live for, and so did all the people of Earth. Now I was harnessing the power of the Chaos to save the planet, instead of to destroy it.

'Please Shadow,'

I knew death must be coming close, for Maria's spirit was with me, strengthening me for what I had to do.

'For all those people, on that planet, give them a chance to be happy!'

I'm going to fulfill my promise, Maria. I'll use every last ounce of my being to stop the ARK. And that's what it will take, and maybe more.

Before the colony is close enough, I take a look over at Sonic, who is pushing just as hard to save humanity as I am. Then, with one last look at the Earth, I shout with Sonic,

"CHAOS CONTROL!"

A massive ball of Chaos energy surrounded the ARK, and in a massive flash of light, sent it safely outside the Earth's gravitational field. Then the power that had been used to teleport ARK safely away from the planet had completely left me. Though my body was battered and bruised, without air, and falling toward Earth, I was more peaceful than ever before. 'Maria... this is what you wanted right?' I thought. 'This was the promise I made to you.'

London, Godric's Hollow.

"LILY, TAKE HARRY AND GO!" shouted James Potter. "I'LL HOLD HIM OFF!" Lily Potter quickly complied by grabbing their one-year-old boy and rushing up the stairs. The door flew off it's hinges and in the gateway was the Dark Lord Voldemort with his wand raised.

I continued my quick descent toward Earth and I felt as my body was slowly being torn to pieces. But Maria was with me, basking me in beautiful light. 'You look sad Maria, why?' I ask. 'Shadow… we cannot be together yet. There is still life waiting for you…and another. Sayonara, Shadow the Hedgehog.' Maria looked sadly at me, and then faded away. I try to reach for her in vain and I scream, 'MARIA!'

"Please! Kill me instead! Just don't hurt Harry!" screamed Lily Potter, holding her child protectively. The Dark Lord sneered and hissed, "Do not be so foolish, mudblood." Lily Potter continued to weep. Voldemort looked down at the pathetic woman. He pointed his wand at her heart. "The boy must die." Green light exploded from his wand and struck her, killing her in an instant.

I was nothing more than spirit now; my body had disintegrated long ago. As I continued to fall, I wondered about Maria's cryptic words. 'Life for me, and another…'

Voldemort looked down at the now orphaned child. With a small kick, he disentangled the mother's corpse from the boy, giving him an easy shot. Voldemort pointed his wand down at his target and whispered, "None shall defy me."

I was like a comet falling toward Earth, my yellowish trail of Chaos falling behind me.

Voldemort clutched his wand tighter and began his favorite curse, "AVADA…"

I was brutally shaken from my thoughts as my spirit finally crash landed into… a boy?!? But through the boy's eyes, I could see danger. Acting on instinct, I drew upon the boys unusual stores of Chaos, I shout into the child's mind 'CHAOS…'

"…KEDAVRA!!!!!"

'…SPEAR!!!!!!!'

Rubeus Hagrid just arrived just in time to witness it all. A bright yellow comet from the sky dropped into Godric's Hollow, seemingly making the house explode in a bright ball of red, orange, and magic green. Before grief, wonder, or anger could set in, his instincts went into full gear as he rushed into the flames in hope of finding someone alive.

Sirius Black was next on the scene, quickly hopping off his enchanted motorcycle and rushing toward the house. Before the heavy flames could taste him, he saw the silhouette of a man carrying an infant. Black quickly drew his wand. "LET HIM GO, VOLDEMORT!" The silhouette walked out of the flames, showing Hagrid's saddened face, instead of the Dark Lord's. "He's gone, Sirius. He's gone." Sirius sheathed his wand, and breathed, "James? Gone? And Lily? How could he break their protections? I won't believe it." Hagrid gave a sad smile and looked down at the bundle in his arms. "It's unbelievable alrigh', when I said he 'He's gone,' I wasn't just talkin' 'bout the James an' Lily." Sirius looked shocked. "Voldemort? Defeated by little Harry?" "That's what it seems like." Hagrid replied. Neither of the adults noticed the crimson tint of the child's eyes wasn't a reflection of the flames.

Harry looked at creature that had saved his life. It was floating around his mind. Aimless, and seemingly lost. The one year old boy tugged at the dark hedgehog's leg. It looked at him, confused. The hedgehog spoke to Harry, "Do you know where we are? Or even WHO we are?" Harry, still unable to talk, merely shrugged. The hedgehog smiled at the infant, then looked into the distance and said, "I suppose it doesn't matter. It appears our life is just starting, and, without a doubt, many challenges and adventures lay ahead." They smiled for the moment, unaware of the hell that lay ahead.

A.N- Well this is still in the works, but I think it'll turn out pretty well. Harry Potter sharing a soul the world's ultimate life-form? It'll be really fun to write. But I need to know if it's any fun to read. Please R/R!